A Lynchburg man called local authorities to report a burglary early Thursday morning, and wound up in cuffs himself after deputies discovered a large psychedelic mushroom grow operation in his home.
February 5, 2025
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Moorehead Pavilion gets a refresh this summer thanks to state tourism grant and Jack Daniels
Moorehead Pavilion in Wiseman Park will get a refresh this summer thanks to a state tourism grant and donated funds from The Jack Daniel Distillery. The $100,000 project will happen with zero local tax dollars.
Nearest Green’s Humble Baron celebrates one year anniversary with Nappy Roots concert
It's gonna be a good day! Humble Baron, the bar at the Nearest Green Distillery, will celebrate it's one-year anniversary with a free concert from Nappy Roots.
Motlow State plans faculty recital on March 26
Motlow State will host two free musical performance to close out the school year. Music at Motlow, a faculty recital, will happen on Tuesday, March 26 with the Motlow Student Choir following on Thursday, April 25.
Native returns to Lynchburg as UT Extension Agent
A familiar face returns to Moore County as the new UT Extension Youth Development Agent. We caught up with Katie Knight to discuss 4-H traditions and innovations in her new role.
An Interview with new Moore County Extension Agent Will Thomas
The Moore County UT Extension office recently welcomed a new agent, Will Thomas. We caught up with Thomas to talk about skeet shooting, drones, and why rural farming is more important than ever.
Metro Fire Department receives $25K Rescue Squad Grant
The Metro Moore Volunteer Fire Department recently received a $25K state grant that will be used to purchase air lifting bags for rescue situations in Lynchburg.
Two MCHS students attend State School Board Student Congress
Two MCHS students recently joined over 260 student voices from around the state to discuss public education from their perspective at a Student Congress event.
Raiderettes mount second half comeback to defeat Greenfield 38-28 in Class 1A Semifinal
After trailing early, the Raiderettes came out swinging in the second half and beat Greenfield in the Class 1A Semifinal. They play Pickett County in the championship on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at the Murphy Center.
Raiderettes move on to Class 1A Final Four with 58-55 OT win over Clay County
The Raiderettes played smart, gritty, never-say-die basketball on Wednesday to earned a 58-55 OT win over Clay County to advance to the Class 1A Final Four.
Raiderettes headed to State Tourney with 44-32 win over McEwen
The Raiderettes keep the postseason going with a 44-32 win over McEwen in a Sectional game on Saturday. They will play Clay County on Wednesday at the Murphy Center.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: An Interview with Nearest Green descendant and the first Black Miss Lynchburg winner, Eccho Staples
To celebrate Black History Month, we interviewed the great-great-great granddaughter of Nearest Green about her making a bit of her own history as the first Black girl to win the Miss Lynchburg pageant.